Apprenticing Under Medicine Elder

Seeing the rewards, Xiao Yu was overjoyed. Not only could he farm system experience points, but there was also a battle skill experience card, perfect for adding points to Raging Flame Palm and seeing its effects. He had only just broken through to the seventh stage of Dou Qi, and after completing the mission, he would be able to advance to the eighth stage. The system truly lived up to its name!

After accepting the mission, Xiao Yu saw that everyone in the hall was still arguing over the Qi-Gathering Powder. Xiao Zhan had returned it to Ge Ye, but the three elders wanted to keep it, and Xiao Zhan was about to lose his temper.

Xiao Yu stepped forward and declared loudly to the three elders, "Three Elders, this disciple believes we should not accept the Qi-Gathering Powder."

The moment Xiao Yu spoke, everyone was stunned. Xiao Zhan also looked at him and swallowed the words he had been about to say.

"What do you know? These are three Qi-Gathering Powders! They could help our clan produce three Dou Practitioners, and perhaps someone might even reach the level of Da Dou Master or Dou Spirit." The Third Elder shouted angrily at Xiao Yu.

"This is not your place to speak. Get back at once."

Unmoved, Xiao Yu bowed to the Third Elder and said, "Third Elder, if our clan's glory must be bought with the dignity of its disciples, then in my opinion, even if a Dou King or Dou Emperor emerged from our clan, this family would never last long."

"When Xiao Yan was at his peak, how much honor did he bring to the Xiao Clan? If we abandon him merely because he has temporarily fallen into hardship, then in the future, who would still be willing to truly give everything for the clan?"

Xiao Yu's tone turned icy as he addressed the younger disciples around him. "It is fine for you to mock Xiao Yan at home, because that is our clan's own business. But if you still turn against one another in front of outsiders, how can such a clan possibly unite its people?"

Hearing Xiao Yu's words, everyone felt their faces burn. The three elders were also left speechless by his rebuke.

Xiao Zhan slammed his hand on the table and said, "Good! That is how a disciple of the Xiao Clan should think! Immediate gains are but passing clouds; the clan's future rests upon the younger generation." As he spoke, he cast a meaningful glance at the three elders.

After bowing to Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yu turned to Nalan Yanran. "Miss Nalan, you should take back this Qi-Gathering Powder. I believe that three years from now, Xiao Yan will go to the Cloud Mist Sect and bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Just as he said, thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—never belittle a young man because he is poor."

With that, Xiao Yu left the hall and headed toward the back mountain, leaving everyone in the hall looking at one another.

Ding! The mission to speak up for Xiao Yan has been completed. Please claim your rewards.

As Xiao Yu walked, he claimed the rewards.

Ding! Reward: 50 experience points.

Ding! Reward: Battle Skill Experience Card +1.

Ding! Reward: Dou Qi advancement. Current strength: eighth stage Dou Qi.

Feeling his newfound strength, Xiao Yu grinned. However, he did not plan to use the battle skill experience card yet. He needed to hurry to the back mountain. After all, this was the crucial moment when Xiao Yan would meet Medicine Elder—how could he possibly be absent?

At that moment, on the back mountain, Xiao Yan was startled by a voice coming from within his ring.

Upon learning that this old man inside the ring was the reason his Dou Qi had vanished, he furiously threw the ring off the cliff.

Xiao Yu, who had just arrived at the back mountain, saw Xiao Yan standing at the cliff's edge, cursing in rage.

Seeing this, Xiao Yu smiled faintly and stepped forward. "Xiao Yan, what happened?"

When Xiao Yan saw Xiao Yu, he recalled Xiao Yu's help and smiled. "Nothing. It seems I've found the reason my Dou Qi disappeared."

Xiao Yu pretended to be surprised. "Really? Then congratulations. I believe you'll definitely create another miracle."

Seeing Xiao Yu's faith in him, Xiao Yan was about to tell him about the ring when it suddenly flew back up on its own.

Xiao Yu feigned shock and immediately pulled Xiao Yan behind him. "Watch out!" After saying that, he stared at the ring with a guarded expression.

Seeing Xiao Yu protect him, Xiao Yan felt warmth rise in his heart. "It was this ring that absorbed my Dou Qi for three years, causing my strength to decline rather than improve."

Just then, Medicine Elder's voice came from the ring. "Hehe, little brats, with your eighth-stage Dou Qi strength, killing you would be as easy as crushing an ant. There is no need to put on such an act before this old man."

Hearing Medicine Elder's words, Xiao Yan was startled. "Xiao Yu, you've already reached the eighth stage of Dou Qi?" After all, Xiao Mei, one of the Xiao Clan's core disciples, was only at the seventh stage of Dou Qi.

Without turning around, Xiao Yu said, "Yes, but what matters now is that this person could see through my strength at a glance. He is probably telling the truth—crushing us would be as easy as crushing ants."

Then he said to Medicine Elder, "May I ask what this senior requires of us? Please state it freely. We will certainly do our utmost to satisfy you."

Seeing how Xiao Yu shielded Xiao Yan behind him, Medicine Elder smiled. "With your eighth-stage Dou Qi strength, if you abandoned the boy behind you, you might have a chance to escape. Why not try it?"

Xiao Yu naturally knew that Medicine Elder was testing him. Medicine Elder had watched Xiao Yan for three years and understood his character, but based only on Xiao Yu's actions these past few days, he would certainly not trust him completely.

He could not help but say, "Leaving aside the fact that fleeing before Senior would simply be seeking death, I also could not stand by and watch Xiao Yan die. We come from the same clan. If I abandoned him today, even if I survived, I would never be able to live with myself."

"Excellent! I never expected you brat to have such passion!" Medicine Elder laughed heartily.

The next moment, an illusory figure flew out from the ring and said, "This old man has roamed the Dou Qi Continent for many years. I never expected to encounter two such interesting little brats today."

He said to Xiao Yan, "Little fellow, I know it was wrong of me to absorb your Dou Qi for three years. But did you not just agree to the Three-Year Agreement? This old man can help you grow stronger and surpass that little girl. Let that serve as my apology. What do you say?"

Xiao Yan snorted. "Hmph. Now that I know why my strength declined, I can cultivate again on my own."

"You may know the reason, but that little girl's talent is no worse than yours. And she has a great sect like the Cloud Mist Sect supporting her. Are you truly certain you can surpass her?" Medicine Elder said with a smile.

"If the two of you agree to one condition, I can help you. Forget surpassing that little girl—even surpassing the entire Cloud Mist Sect would not be difficult."

"What condition?" Xiao Yan considered Nalan Yanran's talent and his own resources. He truly might not be able to catch up with Nalan Yanran's cultivation speed, so he could not help asking.

"As long as you two take me as your master, I will help you!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan curled his lip. "Why should we take you as our master? You owe this to me in the first place."

Medicine Elder smiled mysteriously. "Don't you want to become alchemists?"

Xiao Yu had expected Medicine Elder to say this, but Xiao Yan said, "Becoming an alchemist requires talent. Does Senior mean...?"

Medicine Elder chuckled. "You naturally have the talent. It is just that... I do not teach for free."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to Xiao Yu. "As for you, I examined you just now. Your talent is not bad either, and you also possess the talent to become an alchemist."

"So, are you two willing to take me as your master?"

Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan were both stunned upon hearing this. Xiao Yan had never imagined that one day he could become one of the continent's esteemed alchemists. As for Xiao Yu, he had not expected Medicine Elder to accept him as a disciple as well.

Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan silently exchanged glances, then knelt before Medicine Elder. "I, Xiao Yu/Xiao Yan, am willing to take Senior as my master."

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